Stem: Decoction of bark used to dress wounds from firearms. Bark is astringent, antiseptic and febrifuge. Bark infusion for dysentery.

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Origin

Native to Central America; cultivated in South India.

Action:

Bark—astringent and antipyretic. Used as a substitute for cinchona bark is the West Indies.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

The bark is said to be astringent and has been used in decoctions for diarrhoea. as a bitter and febrifuge. For colds and fevers Beckwith said a leaf decoction was used as tea and as a bath.

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.

2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 634.

3) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 18